Forest rangers initially headed to Nye Mountain based on coordinates provided by the men. They eventually realized that was the wrong location and the actual crash site was at nearby Big Burn Mountain.

Whether you’re a seasoned climber or new to the sport, rock climbing excursions can provide a great weekend getaway for Tri-State area residents. As the weather warms up, here are the best places to plan your trip.

To some preservationists, the rusting skeleton of an abandoned fire tower atop Hurricane Mountain in the Adirondacks is a blight on the wilderness landscape, and the sound of wind moaning through its metal limbs disturbs the natural peace.